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Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap
...brazenly declares that this is a tribute to the legend and his prime years. Once you have done that, they could have gotten away with anything. They didn't necessarily need a story or characterization. But they give you that and Amitabh Bachchan unlimited.
Jul 2011
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Mary Kom
Over-dramatized. Over-fictionalized. Over-commercialized. Too episodic. An inspiring story nevertheless.
Sep 2014
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Rangoon
The tiny step Bharadwaj takes towards Shakespeare is worth an applause, and a second-viewing too. Even so, the writing though has miles to go.
Feb 2017
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Thackeray
Is like a well-made horror film. It is well-made that is why it scares you. And of course, that it is all real-life doesn’t help.
Jan 2019
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May 2014
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Buddha In A Traffic Jam
Ends up being what it wants us to wake up from – a drawing room conversation about the nation's problems.
May 2016
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Manikarnika
The makers take the strength of the original, real-life story and character for granted and entirely focus on form, rather than content. Good thing then that the brave warrior woman needs no man or depth in writing to shine.
Jan 2019
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War
Slick action, chiselled heroes, stunning locations make up for the uneven writing. Yep, the story is part-clever and part-amusing, making it a guilty-pleasure kind-of-a-watch.
Oct 2019
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Shanghai
Visually appealing because of raw, rugged ambience and characters, Shanghai ultimately ends up being yet another political drama that chooses the quick-fix, short-cut.
Jun 2012
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Children Of War
...a beautifully shot, disturbing film that falls short of being truly special because of the lack of an emotional core.
May 2014
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Happy Ending
An urban romcom that tries to get a grapple on love. It is charming in its own way, but ultimately ends up having very little more than a regular romedy, as it likes to call itself.
Nov 2014
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Kaalakaandi
If you can watch a film just for performances, this one is it. Otherwise, it is two ordinary stories that go well enough with a madcap one. The quirky situations and lines bring a few smiles.
Jan 2018
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Housefull
Yeah-yeah-yeah the comedy is not bad, or let's just say it's better than what one would expect from this team.
Apr 2010
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Force
...a perfect masala film, which also means, it is perfectly predictable. And yet, Force keeps you engaged.
Sep 2011
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Sarbjit
The despair, the hope, the frustration – you see it all, though you might not necessarily feel it.
May 2016
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Qaidi Band
Gets marks just for picking up a different issue and retains them by not falling prey to all possible clichés.
Aug 2017
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Beyond The Clouds
...is as harsh as it is kind and in that sense it follows life. If only the Iranian director had avoided drama especially through some of the performances and the background score. These took a toll on the subtlety that could have been.
Apr 2018
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Feb 2010
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Khoobsurat
...might not sweep you off your feet, but it will take you into its dreamy, even if contemporary, world for those two hours.
Sep 2014
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Moods Of Crime
...will make you uncomfortable with its audacity. The story would've had an even better grip if the film were finer in other aspects.
Aug 2016
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Tu Hai Mera Sunday
A cute comment on everyday, urban life. Becomes a little 'out there', every once in a while. But so does everyday life, right? While the philosophising is a tad lame, the romantic bits are adorable.
Oct 2017
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The Sky Is Pink
Great performances and a touching story bring in a lot of tears despite knowing how it all ends. Might have worked even better, were it shorter.
Oct 2019
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F.A.L.T.U
...while it is lively and fun, FALTU isn't something that'll stay with you after you've walked out of the theaters.
Apr 2011
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Ram-leela
Is an engaging first hour that takes you downhill through a stretched, predictable and melodramatic rest of the film, good enough? Just might be.
Nov 2013
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Jai Gangaajal
Engaging even if not new, while you are there and awfully ordinary once you are out of the theater.
Mar 2016
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Mom
It is slow, it is very predictable. Yet, it is watchable. That's something, right? Mostly for its performances.
Jul 2017
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Mukkabaaz
Relentless, intense, relentlessly intense are all the words that come to you during interval. After that though, the film loses steam slightly because it gets a touch repetitive.
Jan 2018
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Kalank
A reasonably complex plot for a love triangle spoiled by shifting focus from the details in the story to reasonably well-done grandeur and opulence. Results in a play-like set-up without due regard for nuance.
Apr 2019
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London Paris New York
Yet another rom-com. But this time the story and characters touch your heart. Mostly. Ultimately, London Paris New York falls prey to typical drama.
Mar 2012
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One By Two
An attempt at being fun, cute, and philosophical. You wish it were an attempt with more conviction. Yet, a decent TV watch.
Jan 2014